Pray and reflect

Wondering where to START? Pray.

The best place to begin is by talking with God about what’s on your heart and mind, specifically in relation to this giving commitment. Be honest and open about it. Go through the Journey Guide notebook that is available at the church locations, and you will get God’s perspective. The great thing about Not Without You, is that the things God wants to do through our entire church start with what he will do through each individual who chooses to participate.

Prayer should be ongoing and something we keep coming back to throughout this process. Remember, this is more than just nuts and bolts of sorting out our finances; this is a spiritual thing. It’s about giving Jesus access to your heart and letting him lead you. Keep your eyes focused on the outcome of reaching others for Christ in a way that will change their life today, and for eternity. And, remember, don’t put God in a box because he will grow your own faith and trust in him in ways that could change everything.

Here are some simple ways to pray:

1.Find a private place to relax.

2.Focus on who God is—his character. Here are few scriptures to help you: Psalm 36:5-9, Psalm 139, Ephesians 2:4-10.

3.Talk to him honestly.

4.Choose to trust him with what matters most to you.

5.Listen! Sit quietly and ask God to help you land at a commitment that is settling to your spirit.